Surgical Appliances
Wigs
NHS wigs are provided to patients suffering from either a dermatological condition or those undergoing treatment for cancer.
Referrals
New patients referrals are accepted from the following sources:
- Hospital consultant or specialist team
- GP
An appointment will be made to see either an Appliance Officer who will advise on the best course of treatment and will be able to provide counselling or a specialist wig maker who will assess and make a suitable wig.
You may wish to purchase your own wig, please speak to the appliance officer who will advise you and provide a list of contacts.
Supply of Wigs
Alopecia sufferers are supplied with 2 wigs initially then 1 annually as required. Patients undergoing treatment for cancer are supplied with 1 wig annually as required.
A prescription charge is applicable for the supply of a wig, again the appliance officer will advise the current rate. Help with prescription charges is available for those on a low income, please see the prescription section for more details..
Useful information
More information is available from the following:
- Follicle
- National Alopecia Areata Foundation
- Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre helpline: 01923 844014
